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Be Well: Addiction - Premieres Thursday, Sept. 20 at 8:00 PM on WVIZ/PBS
Behind-the-Scenes Previews
ideastream health reporter Anne Glausser provides some updates on the radio stories she is working on for the addiction series: Update #1 (Aug. 30) ~ Update #2 (Sept. 14)
ideastream television producer Kay Colby provides some updates on the addiction TV special that will air September 20th at 8pm on WVIZ/PBS: Update #1 (Aug. 30) ~ Update #2 (Sept. 14)
Upcoming Coverage Schedule
About the Program
- Approximately four people die every day in Ohio from drug overdose.
- From 1999 to 2010, Ohio’s death rate due to drug overdose increased 372%. Experts attribute much of the dramatic increase to prescription drug abuse.
- Every year since 2007 more Ohioans died from drug overdose than car accidents.
- The availability of heroin is currently at epidemic levels in Cleveland and other Ohio cities.
- Alcoholism causes more than half a billion lost workdays each year in the U.S.
- Substance abuse costs our nation over one half-trillion dollars annually.
- More than 90% of the 23 million Americans in need of treatment for substance abuse do not receive it.
- 2 million (1%) of U.S. adults are estimated to meet criteria for pathological gambling in a given year. Another 4-6 million (2-3%) are considered problem gamblers.
- The opening this year of Ohio’s four new casinos is expected to result in an estimated 107,100 new addicted and problem gamblers. In Cuyahoga County alone 40,800 new problem and pathological gamblers are expected to result from the Cleveland casino’s opening.
Addiction is defined as the continued use of a mood altering substance or behavior despite adverse consequences. It runs the gambit from alcohol and cigarettes to prescription and illegal drugs. And, the word addiction is often applied to compulsions that while not substance-related can be just as consuming, such as gambling, shopping, pornography, food, even exercise and texting. Lots of people are addicted to lots of different things. Understanding what addiction is and why it happens are the first steps on the road to recovery, a road that is often bumpy and full of detours.
Beginning in early September 2012, ideastream will present in depth, multiple media coverage that will delve into the mysterious and often misunderstood world of addiction. Stories and programs on radio, television and the web will explore:
- The biology of addiction and what exactly happens inside the brain of an addict.
- Relapses and why so many continue to struggle with their addiction after treatment.
- New medications designed to treat addictions – is there a magic pill?
- The science behind smoking cessation programs.
- Why the brains of teenagers are particularly vulnerable to developing an addiction.
- How to know when you or a loved one are addicted… to anything.
- Personal stories of greater Clevelanders who recount, in vivid detail, how addiction to crack cocaine, prescription drugs, gambling and alcohol literally destroyed their lives.
ideastream’s multiple-media coverage of addiction is part of the on-going, award winning health information series called Be Well and is presented in collaboration with The Plain Dealer and NetWellness, a consumer information website from Ohio’s three medical research universities (University of Cincinnati, The Ohio State University and Case Western Reserve University).
View Be Well: Addiction On-Demand
Chapter 1: Introduction and Dual Diagnosis
30-year-old Brandy chronicles her experience living with drug and alcohol addiction after suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder and learn why dual diagnosis is so common among addicts.
Chapter 2: Dopamine
Travel inside the brain to examine the biology and chemistry of addiction and how it hijacks our so-called "pleasure pathway."
Chapter 3: 12 Steps
Charlene tells the story of how she got sober after 30 years of drug and alcohol addiction with the help of 12 step programs. Learn how they work and how effective they are.
Chapter 4: When Do You Have a Problem?
Pete's gambling hobby turned into a dangerous habit that cost him family, friends and his career. Hear about the key features of addiction and what to look for if you suspect you or a loved one has a problem.
Chapter 5: Relapse
Cliff was sober for 12 years before he relapsed. Find out what how and why relapse happens and what kind of treatment is available.
Chapter 6: Caregivers
Kellie shares the story of her son’s drug addiction and the toll it took on her. What do caregivers need to know to help an addict?
Entire Program: View in High-Definition (HD)
View the entire Be Well: Addiction program in high-definition.
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NetWellness
ideastream and NetWellness are partnering to bring more understanding to the health and medical issues you care about. NetWellness, now in its 17th year, is a consumer information website from Case Western Reserve University, The Ohio State University and the University of Cincinnati.
Visit NetWellness to learn about addiction and for more information on other health related issues including these topics:
Be Well: Addiction Resources
Explore the following pages for information and resources regarding addiction.
Be Well: Regional Resources Map
Find help for various addictions at these regional resource locations.
View Addiction Resources in a larger map
Be Well: Addiction Related Features and Coverage scroll for more
Almost Addicted
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Mitchell Kahan, ‘Dog Company’ and ‘Legally Addicted’
Around Noon
Posted November 8, 2012
Dee Perry bids adieu to the outgoing executive director for The Akron Art Museum - Mitchell Kahan - who steps down at the end of the year. Plus we share a Veterans Day story of Dog Company about the Rangers who took on D-Day's toughest mission. And we explain why many today are Legally Addicted to prescription painkillers as we hear from the creators of a new play tackling this difficult topic.
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Artists… and Their Addictions
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Addiction: Dr. E, The Normal Heart, Teaching Tabla and Road Trip!
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Why Do Addicts Relapse?
Regional News Stories
Posted September 25, 2012
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Treating Addiction With Suboxone
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Kicking the Habit
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Posted September 21, 2012
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Almost Addicted
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Posted September 20, 2012
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An ‘Almost’ Alcoholic?
Regional News Stories
Posted September 20, 2012
A new book suggests alcoholism exists on a spectrum.
Almost Alcoholic Self-Quiz
Regional News Stories
Posted September 20, 2012
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Teen Brains Vulnerable to Addiction
Regional News Stories
Posted September 19, 2012
Areas of the brain involved in decision-making and judgment are still developing until the age of 25.
Babies Born Addicted to Opiate Drugs
Regional News Stories
Posted September 18, 2012
Abuse of painkillers and heroin has led to more babies born addicted.
The Biology of Addiction
Regional News Stories
Posted September 17, 2012
All addictions share a common thread.
Preview of Addiction Series
Regional News Stories
Posted September 14, 2012
Hear what's on tap from The Plain Dealer.
Drugs, Alcohol and Education
The Sound of Ideas
Posted September 12, 2012
Getting the message across to young people about the risks of drug and alcohol addiction.
Around Noon: Legally Addicted
Be Well
Posted September 6, 2012
A new play hopes to educate teenagers about the dangers of abusing prescription drugs.
Food Addiction
Be Well
Posted September 5, 2012
Explore the following resources for information regarding addiction.
Internet Addiction
Be Well
Posted September 5, 2012
Explore the following resources for information regarding addiction.
Information for Parents
Be Well
Posted September 5, 2012
Explore the following resources for information regarding addiction.
Gambling Addiction
Be Well
Posted September 5, 2012
Explore the following resources for information regarding addiction.
Articles, Books, Special Programming
Be Well
Posted September 5, 2012
Explore the following resources for information regarding addiction.
Information and Statistics
Be Well
Posted September 5, 2012
Explore the following resources for information regarding addiction.
Biology of Addiction
Be Well
Posted September 5, 2012
Explore the following resources for information regarding addiction.
Kurt Andersen, Claire McMillan and ‘Legally Addicted’
Around Noon
Posted September 4, 2012
Dee Perry talks with Studio 360 host Kurt Andersen about his acclaimed new novel - True Believers. Plus we share an interview with local author Claire McMillan who kicks off the Cedar-Coventry Author Series tomorrow night with her novel - Gilded Age. And we raise the curtain on the new play - Legally Addicted - presented by The Fairmount Center for the Arts.
Coming in September: Addiction
Be Well
Posted August 30, 2012
ideastream will delve into the mysterious and often misunderstood world of addiction.
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